Mineral makeup has been getting so much publicity lately that everyone wants a piece of it. Company after company creates a new mineral make up brand touting its naturalness and confusing the issue of mineral makeup vs organic. I’ve been asked questions whether mineral makeup is organic.
Let’s clear up a few terms.
Organic, as is used when referring to food or products such as organic mascara can only refer to plant ingredients, because it is really a way of farming.
Minerals, on the other hand are not plants. They are simply naturally occurring solids.
So when it comes to mineral makeup, you are not looking for organic. You can’t organically farm minerals. They are a given from earth’s geological processes.
When it comes to products like organic mascara, minerals may be used for its various properties, such as color (various Iron Oxides are popular for that).
There are many minerals that are considered safe, therefore if you see them included in your organic mascara you don’t need to be concerned. Which is not to say that all mineral makeup brands are created equal. Many add the same synthetic preservatives, colors and fragrances that make people turn away from traditional makeup in the first place.
Another thing to look out for is the size of the minerals. In general, it is recommended that you avoid anything containing nanoparticles. The reason being is that when the minerals are crashed so finely they acquire different properties than they did at their standard size and may pose a health risk.
Showing posts with label organic mascara. Show all posts
Showing posts with label organic mascara. Show all posts
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Natural Organic Mascara - SukiColor
Another popular organic mascara on the market is Suki Rich Pigment Mascara made by SukiColor. This mascara is 100% natural. It doesn’t clump and doesn’t smear. Infused with rose hip and other potent botanicals is like a vitamin spa for the lashes.
On top of the fact that this mascara gets the job done, it also smells great. But not due synthetic fragrances or anything. They are made exclusively from pure steam-distilled essential oils.
It comes in two amazing colors – copper brown and black velvet. I find that the brown shade works great for a daytime natural look, while the black velvet is for the fancy evening occasions.
And some really creative ladies are even using this mascara as an eyeliner! It’s only a matter of finding the proper narrow firm brush.
SukiColor is known for producing high quality natural and organic makeup. Their motto is 100% pure and if you look at the ingredients, you’ll be very pleased. No paraffin in site. No parabens. No PEGs.
Suki products are made by hand, small batches at a time. They were inspired by the owner’s own struggle with exzema, so she had to find a pure natural solution. And now these wonderful products are loved and endorsed by women everywhere, including gorgeous celebrities like Eva Longoria and Thandie Newton.
This mascara is also really easy to find. It is available in most health stores and everywhere online. In fact, if you browse online you can frequently get a really good deal. You could even try ebay.
So there you go. Another perfectly natural mascara. Don’t let people tell you that it doesn’t exist!
On top of the fact that this mascara gets the job done, it also smells great. But not due synthetic fragrances or anything. They are made exclusively from pure steam-distilled essential oils.
It comes in two amazing colors – copper brown and black velvet. I find that the brown shade works great for a daytime natural look, while the black velvet is for the fancy evening occasions.
And some really creative ladies are even using this mascara as an eyeliner! It’s only a matter of finding the proper narrow firm brush.
SukiColor is known for producing high quality natural and organic makeup. Their motto is 100% pure and if you look at the ingredients, you’ll be very pleased. No paraffin in site. No parabens. No PEGs.
Suki products are made by hand, small batches at a time. They were inspired by the owner’s own struggle with exzema, so she had to find a pure natural solution. And now these wonderful products are loved and endorsed by women everywhere, including gorgeous celebrities like Eva Longoria and Thandie Newton.
This mascara is also really easy to find. It is available in most health stores and everywhere online. In fact, if you browse online you can frequently get a really good deal. You could even try ebay.
So there you go. Another perfectly natural mascara. Don’t let people tell you that it doesn’t exist!
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Organic Mascara - Dr. Hauschka
Dr. Hauschka Organic Mascara is one of the first natural mascaras to hit the market. It created quite a stir when it first came out. It won the second place for category of Product of the Year at Bio-Fach in 1997. Bio-Fach, by the way, is the most prestigious natural products trade show in the world.
This organic mascara is available in black, brown and blue. I'm sure you've heard that blue mascara is all the rage lately, while black and brown will never go out of style.
Dr. Hauschka has also added a volume mascara to the line. That one is also available in three colors – black, golden green and aubergine.
Of course, since this is not a synthetic products, you cannot expect it to go on the eyes and stay forever. But for a natural product it performs really well. And a bonus point is that if during application you accidentally get some in your eye it won’t sting you like a regular mascara would.
Most women find that the volume mascara is more smudge resistant. One of the complaints with the original mascara was that it was smudgy, but the new volume formula has addressed that issue. Nevertheless, give it a bit of time to dry after application. And DON’T RUB YOUR EYES!
Dr. Haushka products are BDIH certified natural, so you can be sure that there are no parabens and useless synthetics going on your eyes.
These mascaras are also opthalmologically and dermatologically tested. Non of the products are ever tested on animals
In 2008 this organic mascara earned Elle 2008 Green Star for Best Mascara. It was also profiled in the National Geographic’s Green Guide.
In short, if you are looking for organic mascara, this is the one to start with. You can get it in your local health store, at WholeFoods, online at stores like amazon.com, saffronrouge.com, skinbotanica.com and many more.
This organic mascara is available in black, brown and blue. I'm sure you've heard that blue mascara is all the rage lately, while black and brown will never go out of style.
Dr. Hauschka has also added a volume mascara to the line. That one is also available in three colors – black, golden green and aubergine.
Of course, since this is not a synthetic products, you cannot expect it to go on the eyes and stay forever. But for a natural product it performs really well. And a bonus point is that if during application you accidentally get some in your eye it won’t sting you like a regular mascara would.
Most women find that the volume mascara is more smudge resistant. One of the complaints with the original mascara was that it was smudgy, but the new volume formula has addressed that issue. Nevertheless, give it a bit of time to dry after application. And DON’T RUB YOUR EYES!
Dr. Haushka products are BDIH certified natural, so you can be sure that there are no parabens and useless synthetics going on your eyes.
These mascaras are also opthalmologically and dermatologically tested. Non of the products are ever tested on animals
In 2008 this organic mascara earned Elle 2008 Green Star for Best Mascara. It was also profiled in the National Geographic’s Green Guide.
In short, if you are looking for organic mascara, this is the one to start with. You can get it in your local health store, at WholeFoods, online at stores like amazon.com, saffronrouge.com, skinbotanica.com and many more.
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